As the energy dissipated into the world and the dust settled, all that remained was the torn-up field.
Swampert stood quietly on the wasteland, watching Togekiss in midair.
Both Pokémon were still in good condition. Attacks like those were well within what they could withstand.
Yong smiled.
"That's enough warming up!"
Cynthia nodded lightly, her long golden hair fluttering in the breeze.
"That's enough testing each other! Togekiss! Aura Sphere!"
Blue Aura began to surge, spreading across the entire field to fix firmly on Swampert's position. At the same time, it gathered into a massive blue sphere of energy in front of Togekiss!
"Chayii~bo!"
The Aura Sphere shot toward Swampert at tremendous speed!
Yong watched calmly, then spoke softly.
"Smash it! Charge in with Mega Punch!"
"Lachi!"
With a low growl, Swampert's eyes finally changed upon hearing Yong's calm voice, devoid of any emotional fluctuation!
The world suddenly darkened, taking on the appearance of a deep ocean as fathomless as an abyss!
As white force and purple ripples rose around Swampert's fist, whirlpools seemed to stir within the ocean, waiting in stillness to erupt!
Boom!
A heavy punch smashed straight into the Aura Sphere! Amid the thunderous roar and tide of energy, pale purple waves surged beneath Swampert's feet. A towering wave rose in an instant, carrying Swampert skyward!
Its energy-clad iron fist traced an arc, swinging straight at Togekiss!
"Togekiss! Dodge it! Use Tri Attack!"
Cynthia's cool voice rang out just in time.
Togekiss moved, about to dodge, but a hurricane-like howl suddenly rose within the vast illusion of the deep ocean! Currents surged everywhere!
"Gi..."
A sudden feeling of suffocation and crushing pressure stalled its movements!
Thud!
Swampert's heavy punch followed right behind!
Boom!
A sonic boom erupted, and Togekiss slammed into the ground like a cannonball! The